Why do pipes freeze?
It is important for you to know why the pipes freeze. Pipes exposed to extended periods of below freezing temperatures and wind chill, due to their location, are more likely to freeze than other pipes in warmer locations of your home or business. The vulnerable pipes are the ones in which you need to plan ahead for. These include:
- Pipes along exterior walls that have little or no insulation.
- Pipes that supply water in unheated interior areas such as attics, garages, basements, and crawl spaces.
- Pipes that are exposed to extreme cold like sprinkler lines and swimming pool supply lines.
How Mr. Eco Plumbing Can Help Unfreeze Pipes:
When you discover frozen pipes in your home or business, the first thing to do is call Mr. Eco Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Our plumbers are fully licensed and insured to service your frozen pipes. Frozen pipe symptoms include no water coming from the faucet, accumulation of frost or ice on the pipes, and odor from the frozen pipe. Secondly, turn off any water supply to that section of plumbing to ease the pressure on the pipes. We arrive with all the necessary tools to thaw your frozen pipes. Our Hot-Shot Pipe thawing equipment is a time and money saver! Gone are the days of tearing into walls, floors, and yards to get to the frozen pipes. With our professional equipment and expertise, we can save you the time, hassle, and headache of major home repairs to remedy frozen pipes. A call to Mr. Eco Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is the right thing to do before your frozen pipes bursts at your home or business.
Has the frozen pipe already burst? Turn off the water main to stop water flow to the damaged pipe and call us immediately! Our plumbers are ready to help with your frozen and broken pipes. We offer 24/7 emergency repair to remedy your plumbing situation quickly.
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes:
Insulating the pipes in your home or business is critical for energy efficiency and disaster prevention. Pipe insulation helps protect pipes from freezing and aids in the prevention of heat loss in the water that travels from the water heater to your faucets. A few ideas that we recommend for indoor pipes that may be problematic is to apply foam pipe insulation or wrap the pipe with heat tape. Also, for kitchens and bathrooms, leave the cabinet doors open to allow warm air to reach the pipes. As for the outdoor plumbing at your home or business, disconnect anything hooked up to your pipes such as water hoses. It is also a good idea to apply foam pipe insulation and wrapping to your outdoor spigots. For pipe insulation on a professional level, contact us! Mr. Eco Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning offers a wide range of pipe insulation solutions. Call us today to insulate your pipes, thaw frozen pipes, or repair your burst pipes.